Month: September 2024

  • We Need to Talk…

    We Need to Talk…

    There are many times in our lives when we need to have a difficult conversation – with a child, a romantic partner, or a colleague. These conversations never get easier, but we can get better at them. (For an in-depth look at these types of conversations, see the link below to an amazing book I…

  • Reignite Your Passions

    Reignite Your Passions

    Reignite Your Passions: A Journey to Rediscover What Truly Lights You Up Have you ever felt like a part of you has dimmed over time, like the spark that once made you feel truly alive has faded? It’s easy to get caught up in life’s demands and lose touch with the passions that once lit…

  • Sons of disobedience

    Sons of disobedience

    Sons of disobedience While growing up, it seemed that I got spanked for just about everything, choosing poorly in language, behavior, and deed. I heard, “Wait until your father gets home,” far too often! I can’t say that at times, the spankings weren’t warranted, but looking back, some were not and seemed severe for the…

  • Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life

    Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life

    Reflect on Your Values: Unlocking the Path to a Purposeful, Cageless Life In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Yet, taking the time to reflect on your values can be transformative, guiding you toward a more intentional, fulfilled life—one free from the cages of doubt, fear, and societal expectations.…

  • Handling Rejection Correctly

    Handling Rejection Correctly

    Hi everyone. I hope you’re doing great. Today is Saturday the 14th of September, and I want to do this quick post on the correct way to view rejection. We’re all going to face rejection at some point in our life. Depending on what you do, you may face rejection every day in your personal…

  • On the surface

    On the surface

    On the surface Have you ever seen a planet through a telescope? It is incredibly amazing because we are seeing God’s creation on yet another level. When I was a boy, I looked through a telescope at Saturn. It was so brilliant and perfectly round with its rings encircling it. I recall in my mind,…

  • Addressing Burnout in Healthcare

    Addressing Burnout in Healthcare

    Addressing Burnout in Healthcare: A Leadership Perspective For the first time since 2020, physician burnout has dropped below 50%.  According to a recent study by the American Medical Association (AMA), 48% of physicians surveyed by the AMA, reported feeling burned out.  Despite the improvement, burnout among healthcare professionals continues to be at critical levels. Based…

  • Integrity is a choice

    Integrity is a choice

    Integrity is a choice Integrity is something one must desire to be. It is not an ending it is a never-ending process that is to be pursued. Merriam Webster defines integrity as a firm adherence to a code of especially moral values, unimpaired, complete, and undivided. It could also be considered consistent in behavior that…

  • Happy Labor Day 2024!

    Happy Labor Day 2024!

    Happy Labor Day 2024! Yesterday, September 2nd 2024, here in the USA, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Interesting then to consider the relationship of the Labor Workforce and AI. How does AI effect labor? Sensational claims are commonplace when AI and jobs are mentioned…

  • The Joyful Teachers

    The Joyful Teachers

    It’s been 18 years, and it feels like yesterday. I celebrate her life each + everyday. I wrote this article on the 1st anniversary of her death. Today is the anniversary of my beloved Mother’s passing. It’s not an easy day for me… and this could very easily be a real downer for the topic…